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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 867.08 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 867.08 and 441.88 is: 662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 867.08 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/867.08 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 867.08 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 383,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,145.31/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.81

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